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Lääne-Virumaa, Estonia – Estonia Flag

Current Date And Time In Lääne-Virumaa, Estonia

Monday, 27 July 2026
07:36:54 EEST
Capital: Rakvere
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Area: 3,695.72 km²

States Near To Lääne-Virumaa


Find states and regions closest to Lääne-Virumaa in Estonia with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Estonia and Europe.

Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Estonia

📍 Lääne-Virumaa Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Lääne-Virumaa from our regional database:

Capital CityRakvere
Total Population
Land Area3,696 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude59.3019° N
Center Longitude26.328° E
Average Elevation99 m (325 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Jõgevamaa Jõgevamaa36 mi58 km31 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Harjumaa Harjumaa38 mi61 km33 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Ida-Virumaa Ida-Virumaa38 mi62 km33 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Järvamaa Järvamaa41 mi66 km36 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Raplamaa Raplamaa65 mi104 km56 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Tartu Tartu65 mi105 km57 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Uusimaa Uusimaa73 mi118 km64 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Viljandimaa Viljandimaa75 mi121 km66 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Pärnumaa Pärnumaa87 mi140 km76 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Põlvamaa Põlvamaa88 mi141 km76 nm
South-southeast (SSE)

Countries Near To Lääne-Virumaa


Explore countries nearest to Lääne-Virumaa by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Lääne-Virumaa supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Europe.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Latvia Latvia119 mi192 km104 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Aland Islands Aland Islands210 mi338 km182 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Finland Finland231 mi372 km201 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Lithuania Lithuania241 mi387 km209 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Sweden Sweden248 mi399 km215 nm
West-northwest (WNW)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Lääne-Virumaa. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Europe.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Lääne-Virumaa (You)Estonia3,696
JõgevamaaEstonia2,545
HarjumaaEstonia4,338
Ida-VirumaaEstonia2,972
JärvamaaEstonia2,459
RaplamaaEstonia2,980
TartuEstonia3,349
UusimaaFinland1,755,0009,098192.89
ViljandimaaEstonia3,420
PärnumaaEstonia4,810
PõlvamaaEstonia1,823

🏆 Estonia State Rankings

How does Lääne-Virumaa rank within Estonia? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Lääne-Virumaa appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Pärnumaa4,810
Harjumaa4,338
Lääne-Virumaa ⭐3,696
Viljandimaa3,420
Tartu3,349
Raplamaa2,980
Ida-Virumaa2,972
Saare2,938
Võrumaa2,773
Jõgevamaa2,545

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – Lääne-Virumaa, Estonia

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Lääne-Virumaa is a state or region within Estonia in Europe. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Lääne-Virumaa is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from Lääne-Virumaa to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Lääne-Virumaa to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of Estonia — see Estonia state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Lääne-Virumaa

This page also lists countries nearest to Lääne-Virumaa by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Estonia page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Europe.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Lääne-Virumaa using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Lääne-Virumaa.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Lääne-Virumaa to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Estonia. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Lääne-Virumaa MapView the Lääne-Virumaa satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in Lääne-VirumaaExplore all cities and towns in Lääne-Virumaa for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Estonia Country DataGet complete Estonia data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Lääne-Virumaa

How is the distance from Lääne-Virumaa to nearby states calculated?

Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Lääne-Virumaa map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Lääne-Virumaa mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Lääne-Virumaa to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.

Which states are closest to Lääne-Virumaa in Estonia?

See the States Near To Lääne-Virumaa table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Lääne-Virumaa below the states table, or compare all Estonia states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Estonia?

For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Europe. Use the population & area comparison and Estonia state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.